Posts with the tag “the-unexpected-ways-of-god”
The Unexpected Ways of God: Sports Movies
by Pastor Nate on February 10th, 2026
No matter what mess we get ourselves into, no matter what mistakes we make, no matter how unfaithful and undeserving we might be, God looks at us time and again and God takes a deep breath and says, “I can work with this.” Read More
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The Unexpected Ways of God: Suprises
by Pastor Nate on February 3rd, 2026
when you pray, “Surprise me God” you are letting God be in control and you can approach the day with confidence and a sense of trust. Read More
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The Unexpected Ways of God: Feast
by Pastor Nate on January 27th, 2026
The blessings of God are meant to be celebrated and shared, not regulated and controlled. All throughout Jesus’ ministry he was arguing with the religious leaders about these points. Read More
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The Unexpected Ways of God: Prayer
by Pastor Nate on January 13th, 2026
“Prayer is not about beseeching a distant one to alter the mystery of reality, but rather prayer is about coming into tune with the deepest energies within us—the energies that I believe are of the One. The practice of prayer is bringing us back into relationship with that which is already among us and within us.” - John Philip Newell Read More
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The Unexpected Ways of God: Mistakes
by Pastor Nate on January 6th, 2026
We can get so focused on the current chapter of our story but we must always remember that God has a Long-Term Plan. Read More
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The Unexpected Ways of God: Sunburn
by Pastor Nate on December 30th, 2025
Our baptism is this joyous welcome into God’s family. We are doused with water and, even though we’re quickly dried off, the power of that event still remains. Read More
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The Unexpected Ways of God: Hope And Fear
by Pastor Nate on December 23rd, 2025
It’s as if God is telling us every day to face the future with hope rather than fear. It’s all just a decision in the end. Read More
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The Unexpected Ways of God: P.E.M.D.A.S.
by Pastor Nate on December 18th, 2025
What God does for us always comes first. We don’t have to work our way up to God, we don’t have to get it all right in order to be alright. God extends grace and mercy and forgiveness to us first. Read More
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The Unexpected Ways of God: Questions
by Pastor Nate on December 16th, 2025
Our faith is a gift that allows us to be closer to God when the challenges of intellect overwhelm. Read More
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The Unexpected Ways of God: Shepherd's Staff
by Pastor Nate on December 11th, 2025
What’s in your hands? What gifts or skills do you have that could be used in a new way for the sake of God’s mission? Read More
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The Unexpected Ways of God: The Ordinary
by Pastor Nate on December 9th, 2025
if we really believe that God is present with us, that means that our current moment has all that we could ever need. Read More
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The Unexpected Ways of God: Boy Bands
by Pastor Nate on November 25th, 2025
This is why we practice faith together with others. We can’t possibly perfectly believe on our own. Read More
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The Unexpected Ways of God: Whirlwinds
by Pastor Nate on November 18th, 2025
When we get sucked into the whirlwinds of life, one of the most powerful things we can do is zoom out. Read More
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The Unexpected Ways of God: Fishermen
by Pastor Nate on November 13th, 2025
You see the real miracle here isn’t the boat-load of fish. The miracle is what happens in the hearts of Simon and James and John. Read More
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